You might’ve heard the terms “light hybrids” or “micro-hybrids”. These aren’t a new class of full hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles – they often refer to vehicles equipped with automatic start-stop technology. Auto start-stop—or auto stop-start, depending on...

Commuters and travelers trying to meet a schedule can usually fill up their tank at a gas station in about five minutes. It’s barely a disruption and can be squeezed into a trip without setting you behind. But when you drive an electric car, a stop at the charging...

In the transition to electrification, the high-capacity battery packs are commonly discussed. With energy storage ranging up to 210 kWh and perhaps beyond, they’re responsible for delivering the power needed to move an EV for long distances and with instant torque....

There’s no gas tank to fill up, but electric cars still need energy that can propel them down the road. The electricity stored in a battery pack is used to power the electric motors primarily, but also serves to recharge a 12-volt battery that powers the infotainment,...

It’s been forecasted that by the end of 2022, around six million electric vehicles will be shipped globally. The US has announced hundreds of billions of dollars of investments for EV developments as well as the necessary infrastructure to support them. But there’s a...